I glanced at a couple of the "winning" videos and then briefly looked at Lynn's video. As far as quality of the video production and professional presentation - there is no question who the winner was - Lynn Blake. Quality might not "win" on any particular occasion but in the long run - it wins. If I was recommending buying a stock - I'd issue a strong buy sign.
Thanks, Mike. Coming from you, especially, that means a lot.
As I said earlier, I never expected to win. The odds were low -- hundreds of dedicated instructors across the country giving it their 'best shot' and The Golf Channel delivering its best subjective judgment on several listed criteria:
1. Camera presence;
2. Knowledge of golf instruction;
3. Charisma; and
4. Creativity.
That said, I did expect a level playing field and am disappointed that it simply was not the case.
Was it too much to ask that existingGolf Channel Instructors -- as listed on The Golf Channel website -- be excluded from a new Golf Channel Instructor Search?
Two of the three finalists have numerous Academy Liveappearances since 2001 and a combined 100+ video lessons awaiting your download on TheGolfChannel.com.
This is 'new'?
Please.
Ne'er the less, for LBG, it's workin'!
As of November 22, the day the 'search' -- -- ended and the finalists were announced, my strong YouTube performance (7,057 views) surpassed by thousands those of the three Golf Channel finalists -- combined.
This 'popular vote' has produced a marked increase in our web traffic and sales.
For us, then, The Golf Channel Instructor Search "contest" -- -- was, and continues to be, a very positive experience.